Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 270: Let go… let go… Hoyts voice cracked.

Despite being the illegitimate son, he had lived a life untouched by hardship.

His mother, Nova, though controlling, had never disciplined him beyond a slap.

He had never tasted real painuntil now.

Hoyt lashed out, his bravado crumbling.

If you dont let go, youll regret it! His threat fell from his lips like a brittle shield, hoping to stave off the torment.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Kellan casually reached for the baseball bat.

Oh, really? Kellan smirked, his tone as cool as winters edge.

You must understand the cost of trespassing better than I do.

Even if I put you six feet under, it wouldnt raise many eyebrows.

He pressed the bat against Hoyts forehead with deliberate slowness, like a predator savoring the moment before the kill.

Shall we see who blinks first? Hoyts chest tightened with fear, breath escaping him in shallow, uneven gasps.

His body trembled violently.

I… I didnt mean it, he stammered, barely holding onto his composure.

Kellans reputation preceded hima man as wild as a storm at sea.

You could never predict when he would capsize your world.

And Hoyt, already drowning in fear, knew this was no idle threat.

Desperate, Hoyt turned his eyes toward his mother.

me! His voice cracked like a childs cry for

hardened at the sight of her son

cross the line, not in front of

was a show of dominance, not

she hadnt counted on Kellan not only being on his feet but moving with the

he had been hiding his strength

voice a calculated

know youve harbored resentment toward

for stepping into your mothers place, and for that, I

with no one to rely on, we never shouldve entered your

against the wall, feigning frailty, her voice

brimmed in her eyes, casting her in a

Hoyt is still your

is thicker than

anger, it should

martyrdom, playing the part of

appeared as though one more word from Kellan would

Kellans gaze never wavered.

you think I dont dare? Nova dared

Kellan was being

could change his

for you to let Hoyt

one involved wants, Kellan said,

eyes were as dark and unreadable as the depths

against me, Kellan said, pressing the bat harder against Hoyts forehead,

was Allison he

and malice radiated from him like the

moment, Kellan looked every bit

other hand, appeared

a soft, almost disarming smile, she seemed as harmless

always the forgiving type, she said, her tone as sweet

just needs